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I used to work with the Cat Welfare Society for 6 years and really enjoyed my time working with them. I am now taking a break but will continue to blog about cats and other related information! Any views here do not represent the views of CWS.

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Monday, October 30, 2006

Sunday Times (29-10-06)

This article goes to show how much animals have come to mean to some people.They have really become part of their family, rather than 'just' a cat or a dog. However, I think the point about spending within your means is really important too - not everyone can afford $20000 and you should not bankrupt yourself doing it.

19 Comments:

I hope the cost of healthcare for animals can come down.I wonder why the cost a drug that is also used for humam being but when prescribed to a dog or cat, the cost is many many times more when the dosage is much less than that used for human. The other "murderous" cost are laboratory tests. Why are the same tests on an animal so much higher than for a human?

On the $20,000 question - I think it was misleading because the cat owner said they started off with what they thought was a $5K surgery. As we all know, each follow up also costs a bundle, what with X-rays and all that, easiy comes to $100+ at least. I'm sure even the lady who said "pets are pets" will start forking out $ if her dog should have a serious illness (but not bad enough to PTS) and over time, before she knows it, the CUMULATIVE costs will run into $K's. So the question "$20K or not" is not really a fair question.

NTUC Income has an insurance, only problem they are very strict as they dont cover cats that are staying in HDB. Tried and got rejected. Reason? Govt regulation states that cats are not allowed in HDB.

my cat was down with blocked urine passage & FLUTD recently.. i showed my cousin his medicines.. she was surprised as she told me that it was the same medicine that was given to her when she has UTI... @_@

it woulds be great if we can use meedisave for big cost treatment on pets.. it's our money after all. :D

i understand that some human meds such as the humble paracetamol are poisonous to pets tho, so please check with vet before prescribing.

everythg to do with pets cost more, from medication to food to accessories like pet combs, brushes, food bowls and clawclippers. ridiculous? perhaps, but it is also a function of demand and supply. suppliers know they can charge exhorbitant prices n there will still be a demand from indulgent pet owners, so why not?